So you think this is all about YOU? Most people find it uncomfortable to talk about themselves and their accomplishments. You probably feel like your bragging or being self-centered however if you are promoting a book, business, product, service or event, you MUST brag! You must get more comfortable sharing your successes, prominent associates and etc. It is okay to name drop, yes I said name drop! While you may think this is all about YOU… it is not. It is about providing information to potential readers, customers, patrons and supporters. They need this information to prompt them to buy or to form a positive perception of the value you add. As a web designer, I come across this “uncomfortable” place with clients. When building a website, it requires content. The content is typically centered around who, what, when, where and how. In particular, for sites built for Authors, Consultants, Artists and Speakers, they are the BRAND. The website content is focused on showing the value of that client and the client’s brand. In general, people form opinions about the client’s brand based in part on their BIO (most often found on an “About Me” page).Suggestions for your BIO:

When creating your BIO or About Me page, here are a few suggestions of things you can include:

So while this all may feel like bragging and tooting your own horn, remember this is not about YOU but about showcasing your value to others!Written by Guest Blogger:Sharvette Mitchell is the owner of Mitchell Productions, LLC a web design company (www.mitchell-productions.com/ ) and the host of The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show (www.Sharvette.com).

Thanks for featuring this blog! I trust it gives some nuggets to your readers!

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La Tanyha Boyd

10/16/2013 12:43:58 pm

My pleasure awesome tips: Thank you for empowering our readers and being this week's guest blogger.

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